Ethiopian Jewellery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Beaded Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal,...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Ethiopian Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs
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The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).